Savar: President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday paid tributes to the martyrs of Liberation War by placing wreaths at the National Monument at Savar on the occasion of the 46th Victory Day.

First the President and then the Prime Minister placed wreaths at 6:34 in the morning and paid their homage to the great heroes, who sacrificed their lives for the cause of the country and the nation. 

They stood there in solemn silence for some time as a mark of respect to the great sons of the soil.

A smartly turned out contingent of Bangladesh Armed Forces gave a state salute, while the bugle played the last post at that time.

Members of the cabinet, PM's Advisers, parliament members, the chiefs of the three services, diplomats and high civil and military officials were present.

President Abdul Hamid also signed the visitor's book kept on the premises of the National Memorial.

Later, flanked by central leaders of the party, Sheikh Hasina as the President of Bangladesh Awami League also laid another wreath at the National Monument.